Working with Data

Enduring Understanding

Students will appreciate that through knowledge of science concepts and the use of observation, questioning and analysis, they will achieve an understanding and appreciation of the world and their role as innovators and stewards of the Earth.

Goals

Demonstrates an understanding of vocabulary and concepts

Observes, predicts and draws reasonable conclusions

Participates in activities and class discussions

Focus Areas & Objectives

Properties of Matter

Describe differences in the physical properties of solids and liquids.

The Changing Earth

Sort different soils by properties, such as particle size, color and composition.

Relate the properties of different soils to their capacity to retain water and support the growth of certain plants.

Science & Technology in Society

Identify the sources of common foods and classify them by their basic food groups.

Describe how people in different cultures use different food sources to meet their nutritional needs.